Intelligent spraying device for dairy farm

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of intelligent spraying devices for dairy cattle breeding ranch, including the water inlet pipe being communicated with external water source equipment, several spraying pipes are evenly provided on the water inlet pipe, spraying pipe is vertically arranged in the side surface of water inlet pipe, valve is installed on spraying pipe, spraying pipe is communicated with hose, the end of hose is provided with spray head, the lower side surface of water inlet pipe is fixedly provided with fixed seat near spraying pipe, telescopic link is hingedly arranged on fixed seat, the movable end of telescopic link is hingedly connected with the fixed shaft of hose end side surface setting.The water inlet pipe is arranged at neck clamp, when dairy cattle stands or lies down and rests at neck clamp, the spraying direction can be adjusted by adjusting telescopic link to drive hose end and spray head, avoid spraying dairy cattle head under dairy cattle lying state or cannot form effective cooling spray to dairy cattle body under dairy cattle standing state, greatly improve the spraying effect, reduce the waste of water resources, conducive to energy conservation and environmental protection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dairy farming technology, specifically to an intelligent spraying device for dairy farms. Background Technology

[0002] In the modern dairy farming industry, the impact of high-temperature environments on dairy cow health and milk production performance is receiving increasing attention. Dairy cows are prone to heat stress under high-temperature conditions, exhibiting symptoms such as increased respiratory rate, decreased feed intake, and reduced milk production, which can even threaten animal welfare in severe cases. To alleviate this problem, spray cooling technology has become one of the core environmental control methods in large-scale dairy farms.

[0003] Existing traditional sprinkler systems typically fix the nozzles to the top or side wall of the cowshed, making it impossible to dynamically adjust the spray direction based on the cow's behavior (standing / lying down). When cows are lying down to rest, the fixed-angle nozzles can cause water to directly impact sensitive areas of the head, potentially triggering stress. Conversely, when cows are standing to feed, insufficient spray height may result in inadequate coverage of key cooling areas of the torso (such as the jugular veins and back), leading to significant water waste. Therefore, we propose an intelligent sprinkler system for dairy farms. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide an intelligent sprinkler device for dairy farms. The sprinkler direction can be adjusted by adjusting the telescopic rod to drive the end of the hose and the nozzle. This avoids spraying the cow's head when the cow is lying down or failing to effectively cool the cow's body when the cow is standing, thus greatly improving the sprinkler effect and effectively solving the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an intelligent sprinkler device for dairy farms, comprising an inlet pipe connected to an external water source, a plurality of sprinkler pipes evenly arranged on the inlet pipe, the sprinkler pipes being vertically arranged on the side surface of the inlet pipe, valves installed on the sprinkler pipes, the sprinkler pipes being connected to a hose, a nozzle being provided at the end of the hose, a fixed seat being fixedly provided on the lower side surface of the inlet pipe near the sprinkler pipes, a telescopic rod being hinged on the fixed seat, and the movable end of the telescopic rod being hingedly connected to a fixed shaft provided on the side surface of the end of the hose.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a booster pump is provided on the spray pipe.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, an infrared sensing device is provided on the side surface of the fixing base.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, two infrared sensing devices are provided, and the sensing ends of the two infrared sensing devices have different angles.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a number of flow meters are evenly arranged on the water inlet pipe, and a number of flow meters and a number of spray pipes are alternately arranged.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, several sets of connecting frames are evenly arranged on the outer side of the water inlet pipe. The connecting frame includes a semi-circular upper ring, a lower ring, and a connecting rod for connecting the upper ring and the lower ring.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a fixing block is provided on the upper surface of the upper ring and the lower surface of the lower ring. A through hole is provided on the side surface of the fixing block and the side surface of the connecting rod, and a fixing bolt is installed in the through hole.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: by setting the water inlet pipe at the neck clamp, when the cow is standing or lying down to rest at the neck clamp, the spray direction can be adjusted by adjusting the telescopic rod to drive the end of the hose and the nozzle. This avoids spraying the cow's head when the cow is lying down or failing to effectively cool the cow's body when the cow is standing, which greatly improves the spraying effect, reduces water waste, and is conducive to energy conservation and environmental protection. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Inlet pipe, 2. Spray pipe, 3. Hose, 4. Nozzle, 5. Fixing base, 6. Telescopic rod, 7. Valve, 8. Booster pump, 9. Infrared sensor, 10. Flow meter, 11. Connecting bracket, 12. Fixing bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] Please see Figure 1-3This utility model provides a technical solution: an intelligent sprinkler device for dairy farms, including an inlet pipe 1 connected to an external water source device (including a water tank, a water pump, an outlet pipe, etc.), the inlet pipe 1 being installed at the neck clamp, and a plurality of spray pipes 2 being evenly arranged on the inlet pipe 1, the spray pipes 2 being vertically arranged on the side surface of the inlet pipe 1, for spraying water to cool down each cow in the neck clamp.

[0019] A valve 7 is installed on the spray pipe 2. The valve 7 is preferably a commonly used solenoid valve, which is used to control the water output of the spray pipe 2.

[0020] The spray pipe 2 is connected to the hose 3. The end of the hose 3 is equipped with a nozzle 4. The nozzle 4 can be a commonly used atomizing nozzle or an ordinary shower nozzle.

[0021] A fixed base 5 is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the water inlet pipe 1 near the spray pipe 2. A telescopic rod 6 is hinged to the fixed base 5, and the movable end of the telescopic rod 6 is hinged to a fixed shaft on the end surface of the hose 3. When the cow is standing or lying down to rest in the neck clamp, the spray direction can be adjusted by adjusting the telescopic rod 6 to drive the end of the hose 3 and the nozzle 4. This avoids spraying the cow's head when the cow is lying down or failing to effectively cool the cow's body when the cow is standing, greatly improving the spraying effect, reducing water waste, and contributing to energy conservation and environmental protection.

[0022] The telescopic rod 6 can be a commonly used electric actuator or a hydraulic actuator. When using an electric actuator, the telescopic rod 6 can have two movable ends, each hinged to one side of the end of the hose 3. When using a hydraulic actuator, two telescopic rods 6 can be used, and the two hydraulic actuators are controlled to extend and retract synchronously by a hydraulic synchronization valve.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, a booster pump 8 is installed on the spray pipe 2. The booster pump 8 can pressurize the spray pipe 2, allowing the water sprayed by the nozzles 4 to cover a wider area. Simultaneously, the spray distance of the nozzles 4 can be adjusted, thus flexibly adapting to the position and posture of the dairy cows and improving the spraying effect.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, an infrared sensing device 9 is provided on the side surface of the fixed base 5. The infrared sensing device 9 can be a commonly used infrared sensor in the prior art, used to sense whether the cow has walked near the nozzle 4, thereby automatically controlling the valve to open and spray it to cool it down.

[0025] In a further preferred embodiment, two infrared sensing devices 9 are provided, with different sensing end angles. These devices are used to detect and sense whether the cow is standing or lying down, thereby automatically controlling the extension and retraction of the telescopic rod 6 and adjusting the spray angle of the nozzle 4.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of flow meters 10 are evenly arranged on the water inlet pipe 1, and a plurality of flow meters 10 and a plurality of spray pipes 2 are alternately arranged to detect the water flow rate of each part of the water inlet pipe 1.

[0027] A controller is installed on the mounting base 5 or the inlet pipe 1. The controller is preferably a commonly used microcontroller or PLC controller, such as an Arduino series microcontroller or a Siemens S7 series PLC controller. The controller is electrically connected to the flow meter 10 and the valve 7. The flow meter 10 detects the water flow in each section and transmits the corresponding signal to the controller. The controller controls the opening and closing of each valve 7. The flow meter 10 and the spray pipe 2 are alternately set. The controller can determine whether the water output is normal based on the opening and closing status of the valve 7 on each spray pipe 2 and the water flow detected by the corresponding flow meter 10. If the water output is abnormal, it can quickly determine which part of the inlet pipe 1 or which spray pipe 2 is abnormal, and then quickly locate and repair it.

[0028] External indicator lights and alarms can be installed, all of which are electrically connected to the controller. When there is an abnormality in the water output, the alarm will sound and the corresponding indicator light will light up at the same time, helping staff to quickly determine the location of the fault.

[0029] The controller is electrically connected to the telescopic rod 6, the booster pump 8, and the infrared sensor 9. The controller controls the flow meter 10, the telescopic rod 6, the valve 7, the booster pump 8, the infrared sensor 9, the indicator light, and the alarm in a manner commonly used in the prior art.

[0030] When the corresponding infrared sensor 9 detects a cow approaching, it sends a signal to the controller. The controller then opens valve 7 and simultaneously controls the telescopic rod 6 to adjust the nozzle to the appropriate angle, spraying the cow. When the corresponding infrared sensor 9 detects a cow changing its posture, it sends a signal to the controller, which then controls the telescopic rod 6 to adjust the nozzle to accommodate the change in posture. When the cow leaves, neither infrared sensor 9 detects it, and the controller closes valve 7. The entire spraying process is more intelligent and automated, effectively conserving water resources.

[0031] The controller flow meter 10, telescopic rod 6, valve 7, booster pump 8, infrared sensor 9, indicator light, and alarm used in this application are all powered by an external power supply and controlled by an external control switch. Furthermore, the controller flow meter 10, telescopic rod 6, valve 7, booster pump 8, infrared sensor 9, indicator light, and alarm used in this application are all commonly used electronic components in the prior art. Their specific structures, working principles, control methods, and circuit connections are all well-known technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, several sets of connecting frames 11 are evenly arranged on the outer side of the water inlet pipe 1. Each connecting frame 11 includes a semi-circular upper ring, a lower ring, and a connecting rod for connecting the upper and lower rings. Two connecting frames 11 are fastened to each other. The upper ring is sleeved on the outer side of the water inlet pipe 1, and the lower ring is sleeved on the outer side of the horizontal support of the neck clamp body. Fixing blocks are provided on the upper surface of the upper ring and the lower surface of the lower ring. Through holes are provided on the side surfaces of the fixing blocks and the connecting rod. Fixing bolts 12 are installed in the through holes. The connecting frames 11 can be fixed to the water inlet pipe 1 and the horizontal support of the neck clamp body respectively by means of the fixing bolts 12, thereby fixing the water inlet pipe and the spraying device to the neck clamp body. The fixing is convenient and firm, and the disassembly and assembly are convenient and easy to maintain.

[0033] The parts not disclosed in this utility model are all prior art, and their specific structures, materials, and working principles will not be described in detail. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A smart sprinkler system for dairy farms, comprising an inlet pipe (1) connected to an external water source, characterized in that: A number of spray pipes (2) are evenly arranged on the water inlet pipe (1). The spray pipes (2) are vertically arranged on the side surface of the water inlet pipe (1). A valve (7) is installed on the spray pipe (2). The spray pipe (2) is connected to the hose (3). A nozzle (4) is provided at the end of the hose (3). A fixed seat (5) is fixedly arranged on the lower side surface of the water inlet pipe (1) near the spray pipe (2). A telescopic rod (6) is hinged on the fixed seat (5). The movable end of the telescopic rod (6) is hinged to the fixed shaft provided on the side surface of the end of the hose (3).

2. The intelligent sprinkler system for dairy farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: A booster pump (8) is installed on the spray pipe (2).

3. The intelligent sprinkler system for dairy farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: An infrared sensing device (9) is provided on the side surface of the fixing base (5).

4. The intelligent sprinkler system for dairy farms according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are two infrared sensing devices (9), and the sensing ends of the two infrared sensing devices (9) are at different angles.

5. The intelligent sprinkler system for dairy farms according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet pipe (1) is evenly provided with several flow meters (10), and several flow meters (10) and several spray pipes (2) are alternately arranged.

6. A smart sprinkler system for dairy farms according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: Several sets of connecting frames (11) are evenly arranged on the outside of the water inlet pipe (1). The connecting frame (11) includes a semi-circular upper ring, a lower ring, and a connecting rod for connecting the upper ring and the lower ring.

7. The intelligent sprinkler system for dairy farms according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper surface of the upper ring and the lower surface of the lower ring are both provided with fixing blocks. The side surface of the fixing blocks and the side surface of the connecting rod are both provided with through holes, and fixing bolts (12) are installed in the through holes.

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